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Lenses for less than $500 that have a Nikon AF-S focus motor and have a 100mm or longer focal length

#1	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II

Max focal length	200 mm	Aperture	f/4

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Min focal length	55 mm

Zoom range	3.6x	Length	n/a

Image stabilization	Nikon VR II	Weight	301 g

#2	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Max focal length	140 mm	Aperture	f/3.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Min focal length	18 mm

Zoom range	7.8x	Length	97 mm

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Weight	490 g

#3	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

"Very good len, with good zooming capably, perfect for up close shots...self cleaning len" bhphotovideo.com

Max focal length	200 mm	Aperture	f/4

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Min focal length	55 mm

Zoom range	3.6x	Length	99 mm

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Weight	335 g

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

#4	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

"This lens covers almost everything you could need for shooting DX photos in daylight. Carry this and a low-light lens, and you're set, nothing else necessary in the bag." bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

Max focal length	200 mm	Aperture	f/3.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Min focal length	18 mm

Zoom range	11.1x	Length	97 mm

Image stabilization	Nikon VR II	Weight	0.6 kg

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

#5	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Max focal length	300 mm	Aperture	f/4.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Min focal length	55 mm

Zoom range	5.5x	Length	n/a

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Weight	0.5 kg

#6	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

"The ease of use is fantastic. Lightweight,fast lens everything I need to capture the constant action of rugby." bhphotovideo.com

Max focal length	300 mm	Aperture	f/4.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Min focal length	55 mm

Zoom range	5.5x	Length	122 mm

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Weight	0.5 kg

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Lenses for less than $500 that have a Nikon AF-S focus motor and have a 100mm or longer focal length

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR